The average train between Heidelberg and Detmold takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Detmold. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Heidelberg and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Detmold at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Detmold? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Altenbeken station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Heidelberg to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Detmold train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Altenbeken station.
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The distance between Heidelberg and Detmold is 281.7 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Detmold, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Altenbeken in around 5h 25m.